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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 908.82 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 908.82 and 400.88 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 908.82 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/908.82 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 908.82 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 364,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,330.03/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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